Wedding rice toss

Throwing rice during the recessional isn't just a festive way of ending a wedding—it actually symbolizes showering the bride and groom with abundance and fertility. But these days, many couples are choosing to toss something a little less traditional and a little more creative, like confetti, glitter, or petals. Some are choosing not to toss anything at all by handing out musical bells and flags, instead.

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While we love how nostalgic throwing rice is after you've been pronounced husband and wife, it's also fun to mix things up. Here are 10 cool send-offs for after you say "I do."

Rice for the ceremony ready in a basket

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Something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Although there are some wedding traditions that most brides follow on the day that they tie the knot, many brides as of late choose to have more modern nontraditional weddings and…

wedding confetti to make your ceremony toss and wedding aisle really pop, it’s here! Today we’re talking EVERYTHING wedding confetti. In addition to traditional rice, we’ve found fun alternatives such as (biodegradable!) glitter confetti, wildflower confetti, fragrant lavender buds for tossing, dried rose

Looking for unique wedding send-off ideas guaranteed to make your ceremony or reception exit unforgettable? From streamers and sparklers to balloon releases and smoke bombs, we've compiled 45 exciting ideas to conclude these festivities.

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PS makes wellness more accessible through real-life stories, first-person perspectives, and expert-backed information. Our staff of journalists and subject-matter experts research, report, and produce articles, videos, and social content that help people feel good about their well-being choices, no matter what they are. Via our core verticals — Health, Fitness, Beauty, Balance, Identity, and Shopping — we help our audience proceed with confidence.